Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Shot - First Dose

Illinois rates for HCPCS 0051A

Giving the first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine as an injection into the arm muscle. The appointment includes a health check, the injection, counseling, and a short wait afterward. The vaccine itself is recorded separately from the work of giving it.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $324 · 10th to 90th $148 to $646

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier	Facility/Professional	Modifier	Typical Low	Median	Typical High
BCBS Illinois Setting Facility Modifier None Typical Low $147.91 Median $323.59 Typical High $645.65	Facility	None	$147.91	$323.59	$645.65